Last weekend, 93-year old mom tripped and fell going into her sitting room. She minimized the fall, saying she thought it felt like pulled muscles. Naturally, we called her doctor's office and they said to watch her carefully, and if she seemed to be getting around okay, it was likely muscular.
Monday night, she took a turn for the worse and said the pain had increased. We called the doctor again and they said she needed to get x-rays early Tuesday morning. Mom tried to talk us out of taking her, saying she felt a lot better after a good night's … (47 comments)
Last year, we were contacted by our favorite former neighbor who lives in a very popular senior retirement community.
We'd helped him transition from his long-time home when his wife passed away after years of poor health. Checking in periodically, we knew he was happy and content. His little 2-bedroom condo had room for his grandson to come visit, and a workshop for his hobbies.
So it surprised us when he asked us to help him sell his current home to buy a larger unit in the neighborhood.
When we met, he gave us reasons for buying the new unit - an extra bedroom and … (32 comments)
aging: Don't Call us Seniors - The Changing Face of Baby Boomers - Like Us
- 01/20/18 02:52 PM
We sell ViewHomes™ and multigenerational homes in Clark County, WA. They are properties located on larger parcels which provide more privacy. A majority of our clients are baby boomers. They are looking for a home that gives them plenty of room for visiting ( or live-in) family members and a place to relax. They recognize the important and rejuvenating qualities of living with soothing views amidst natural settings.
We too are baby-boomers, it’s likely no coincidence that we also live in a Viewhome™ and a Multi-generational home at that. We mirror many of our clients in that we have a great respect … (17 comments)
aging: Tree Fallin' for a Higher Purpose - Free Fallin' with Emotions
- 08/12/16 06:24 AM
Tree Removal Stirs Up Emotions and Reflection Last night, I tossed and turned in troubled sleep anticipating today's events. This morning, a local tree service arrived to fall four large fir trees on our property. My love of trees and nature was colliding with the need to create a space to build the foundation for our parent's backyard cottage. Finally, my husband reached through the dark, found my hand, and said wisely, " Don't worry, the trees are moving on for a higher purpose. Their branches and limbs will be turned into mulch. The trunks will be cut into logs and, in several winters, they will … (14 comments)
aging: Sunday Musings from our Multi-Gen Home - Memory Loss and Memories
- 05/15/16 04:20 AM
Forget-Me-Not, Dear Father The story of us has evolved - from the four of us, to the six of us - my husband and me, my sister and her husband, and our parents. My sister and I had a good life while growing up, thanks to our parents. We both feel it's now our turn to ensure they spend their latter years surrounded by love and support. Therefore, we all moved to the same multi-generational property in Camas last Fall. For us, the key to making this work is privacy and cooperation. We consult each other on important matters that involve all of us, and … (11 comments)
aging: Clark County, WA Boomers and Seniors - The Art of Aging Gracefully
- 04/27/14 03:42 AM
Clark County, WA Seniors - The Art of Aging Gracefully. It’s Never Too Late We have all heard of the three key ingredients to healthy aging: 1. Healthy Diet 2 Positive Attitude 3. Physical Exercise The last one is a bit of a catch-22 if you have not been active and are entering your 50s and 60s. It’s hard to change habits, especially if you have neglected your physical health. But medical science shows that it’s never too late to start. A study published last year in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that even if someone starts being physically active … (14 comments)
aging: My neighbors, my parents.
- 01/20/12 11:07 AM
I know my neighbors really well. In fact, very, very well. They are my parents. We've lived next door to one another for five years. Fortunately, they are for the most part, still quite independent and capable. None the less, it's good to be close - just in case.
Naturally, in these five years, I've noticed some changes. Most notably, a loss of memory with dad. He repeats stories and tells me things a few hours after I've already heard them. Mom often looks to gauge my reaction. Normally, I wink at her discreetly and pretend I'm hearing it … (30 comments)
aging: "Hope I die before I get old~and HAVE to sell my house"
- 05/17/11 07:36 AM
"Hope I die before I get old, and HAVE to sell my house." One of my parents friends called me over the weekend, her 96 year old mother needs to sell her condo and move into an assisted living complex. Hours later, eyes blurry from working and reworking numbers, and running a variety of reports, it’s time for acceptance. The market research indicates she’ll lose at least $40,000 in equity in order to get it sold. And she purchased the home in 1994, well before the inflated early 2000‘s. “Her unit has a lovely wooded view out back,” her daughter mentioned … (4 comments)
Debb Janes and Bernie Stea have been a real estate team for over a decade in Clark County, WA, where they specialize in ViewHomes™, family estates, multi-generational living, and homes with large lots or acreage.
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